Crispy Fruit Turnovers
These Crispy Fruit Turnovers are the perfect bite-sized dessert that combines flaky pastry with a luscious filling of your choice. Whether you prefer classic apple, sweet cherry, or any canned fruit pie filling, these turnovers are sure to delight your taste buds. Ideal for parties, picnics, or a cozy dessert at home, these pastries are easy to make and even easier to share. Drizzled with a sweet icing, they offer a beautiful finish and a burst of flavor with every bite.
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Servings
29
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
Tart cooking apples
1 3/4 cups (peeled and chopped (about 2/3 pound or 2 medium))
Water
1/3 cup
Light brown sugar
1/3 cup (firmly packed)
Ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon
All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon
Granulated sugar
1 teaspoon
Butter
1 tablespoon
All-purpose flour (for pastry)
2 cups
Salt
1 teaspoon
Vegetable shortening
3/4 cup (well-chilled)
Ice cold water
4-8 tablespoons
Confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (powdered sugar)
Milk
1 tablespoon
Vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
1
To make the pastry, start by blending the all-purpose flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Cut the chilled vegetable shortening into 1/2-inch cubes and incorporate it into the flour mixture using a pastry blender in an up-and-down chopping motion until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some small pea-sized pieces remaining.
2
Sprinkle half of the recommended ice-cold water over the flour mixture. Using a fork, gently stir and lift the flour from the bottom of the bowl to the top, ensuring even distribution of moisture. Press down any chunks of dough to combine. Continue adding more ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough is moist enough to hold together when pressed.
3
To check if the dough is correctly moistened, squeeze a marble-sized ball of dough in your hand. If it holds together firmly, it's ready; otherwise, add more water until it forms a smooth ball.
4
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days to enhance its texture.
5
For the filling, combine the peeled and chopped tart cooking apples with water in a small saucepan. Cook over high heat until it boils, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the firmly packed light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Mix the tablespoon of all-purpose flour and granulated sugar together, then stir this mixture into the apple mixture. Bring it to a boil once more and allow it to boil for 1 minute before stirring in the butter until melted.
7
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the chilled pastry dough and cut it into six 5 1/4-inch circles. Reroll the scraps as needed to maintain a thickness of 1/16-inch.
8
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the apple filling onto each dough circle. Moisten the edges with a little water, fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, and press the edges with a fork to seal. Place the turnovers on an ungreased baking sheet and prick the tops gently with a fork to allow steam to escape.
9
Bake for about 20 minutes or until the turnovers are golden brown. Allow them to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
10
In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle this icing over the cooled turnovers. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
1.4g
Fat
3.8g
Carbs
0.2g
Protein
0.2g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Crispy Fruit Turnovers?
Crispy Fruit Turnovers are bite-sized desserts featuring a flaky pastry filled with luscious fruit and drizzled with a sweet icing.
What type of fruit filling can be used?
You can use classic apple, sweet cherry, or any canned fruit pie filling.
How do I prepare the pastry dough?
Start by blending all-purpose flour and salt, then cut in chilled vegetable shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs before adding ice-cold water.
How do I know if the dough has enough water?
Squeeze a marble-sized ball of dough in your hand; if it holds together firmly without crumbling, it is ready.
How long should the pastry dough be chilled?
The dough should be chilled for at least 30 minutes, though it can be kept for up to 2 days.
What is the benefit of chilling the dough?
Chilling the dough enhances its texture for a flakier crust.
How do I cook the apple filling?
Simmer peeled and chopped tart cooking apples in water for 5 minutes, then add brown sugar and spices and simmer for another 5 minutes.
What spices are included in the filling?
The recipe calls for ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg.
How is the fruit filling thickened?
A mixture of all-purpose flour and granulated sugar is stirred into the boiling apple mixture and boiled for 1 minute.
What temperature should the oven be for baking?
The oven should be preheated to 425°F (220°C).
What size should the pastry circles be?
The dough should be cut into 5 1/4-inch circles.
How thick should I roll the pastry?
The pastry should be rolled to a thickness of 1/16-inch.
How much filling goes into each turnover?
You should spoon about 1 tablespoon of the apple filling onto each dough circle.
How do I seal the turnovers?
Moisten the edges with water, fold the dough into a half-moon shape, and press the edges with a fork.
Why should I prick the tops of the turnovers?
Pricking the tops with a fork allows steam to escape during the baking process.
How long do the turnovers bake?
They should bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
How long should the turnovers cool before icing?
Allow the turnovers to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
What are the ingredients for the icing?
The icing consists of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
Can these turnovers be served warm?
Yes, they can be enjoyed either warm or at room temperature.
Are these suitable for parties?
Yes, they are ideal for parties, picnics, or as a cozy dessert at home.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains 29 calories.
How much fat is in a turnover?
There is 1.4g of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in each serving?
There are 3.8g of carbohydrates per serving.
How many ingredients are needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 15 distinct ingredients.
What kind of apples work best?
Tart cooking apples, such as Granny Smith, are recommended.
Can I use butter in the filling?
Yes, 1 tablespoon of butter is stirred into the apple mixture after it has thickened.
What kind of sugar is used in the pastry filling?
The recipe uses light brown sugar and a small amount of granulated sugar.
How do I incorporate shortening without it melting?
Use well-chilled shortening and a pastry blender with an up-and-down chopping motion.
Is there any protein in these turnovers?
Each turnover provides 0.2g of protein.
What is the final step of the recipe?
The final step is to drizzle the sweet icing over the cooled turnovers.